Maritime QRS Roundtable




The Maritime QRS Roundtable is a weekly sked on 80m for CW at around 10 wpm. We chat for an hour on Wednesdays starting at 20:30 Atlantic Time. While we often meet at 3.566 MHz, sometimes we arrange another, more convenient, frequency. Join in by sending your call in any break in the conversation or just listen in to practice on-air copying. 


Rather than using CW net Q-codes, we coordinate using the simple Discord chat app, which is available on all digital platforms. We encourage beginners of any speed to join on Discord: we’ll find a QSO that’s right for your speed! For access to the Discord server, email Jim VE1KM at ve1km@jcampbell.ca or Bruce VE9QR at ve9qrp@gmail.com using the subject ‘QRS Roundtable’.

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